Breeding of New Rose Cultivar 'Best Red' with Red Color Flower and Medium Fragrance

• Published in: Korean journal of breeding Vol. 39; no. 4
• Main Authors: Gi, G.Y. (Jeollanam-do Agricultural Research and Extension Service, Naju, Republic of Korea), E-mail: gygi4975@hanmail.net, Cho, K.C. (Jeollanam-do Agricultural Research and Extension Service, Naju, Republic of Korea), Lee, Y.S. (Jeollanam-do Agricultural Research and Extension Service, Naju, Republic of Korea), Kim, J.K. (Jeollanam-do Agricultural Research and Extension Service, Naju, Republic of Korea), Jang, M.H. (Jeollanam-do Agricultural Research and Extension Service, Naju, Republic of Korea), Na, T.S. (Jeollanam-do Agricultural Research and Extension Service, Naju, Republic of Korea), Jo, G.S. (Jeollanam-do Agricultural Research and Extension Service, Naju, Republic of Korea), Lim, H.K. (Jeollanam-do Agricultural Research and Extension Service, Naju, Republic of Korea), Choi, K.J. (Jeollanam-do Agricultural Research and Extension Service, Naju, Republic of Korea), Han, T.H. (Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea)
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.12.2007
• Subjects: Crossing; CUT FLOWERS; FLEUR COUPEE; FLOR CORTADA; Rose; SELECCION; SELECTION; Yield
• ISSN: 0250-3360

A new deep red colored standard rose (Rosa hybrida Hort.) cultivar, 'Best Red' was developed at the Jeollanamdo Agricultural Research and Extention Services (JARES). Seedling and line selection were conducted in 2003 and its characteristics were examined three times from 2004 to 2006. 'Best Red' which was obtained by cross between 'Vital' and 'Cardinal'. It shows a red group color (RHS No. 46C), medium fragrance, and standard flower, with good harmony between ray floret and flower center.